Albany Pumps

Water-driven
Foam Pumps for
the Fire Industry

There is an increasing preference for water turbine drives for foam concentrate pumps. These offer the
ultimate solution for reliability and safety. A small proportion of the main water flow is used to power the
Pelton wheel, which in turn powers the foam injection pump. Albany pumps will handle thixotropic foam
liquids. The shear rate within the pump is sufficient to reduce the viscosity. Suction lines should be as
short as possible and of generous diameter since these liquids have a high resistance to flow.

WATER POWERED FOAM LIQUID PUMPS – where safety is parmount

FOR USE: Offshore, Jetties Fixed installations in tank farms and refineries
The oil & gas industry Shipboard fire protection
• Foam concentrate pressures from 8 to 19 bars • Using water supply pressure 7 to 18 bars

where reliability is crucial

Quality Assurance to
BS EN ISO 9001:2008

ALBANY ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED, CHURCH ROAD, LYDNEY, GLOS GL15 5EQ U.K.

Tel: +44 (0) 1594 842275 e-mail: sales@albany-pumps.co.uk

Fax: +44 (0) 1594 842574 www. albany-pumps.co.uk

Certificate No. FM 20986 F2/11

CONSTRUCTION:
PUMP CASING: Gunmetal. Flanges to ASA or DIN standards, Screwed branches: NPT available to choice.
ROTORS Phosphor bronze or stainless steel A304
SHAFTS: Stainless steel 316 with options of hard coatings.
BEARINGS: Self-lubricated based on PTFE or Carbon.
RELIEF VALVE: If required mounted in the pump body for internal circulation. Valve with external relief
can be supplied.
SEALS: Lip seals are fitted as standard on all Pelton pumps.
An internal pressure relief system reduces pressure in the seal area.
REVERSIBLE: Water driven Pelton wheel pump sets are built for one direction of rotation only. However,
either direction can be specified.

NFPA 20: Albany pumps comply with the latest edition (1999)

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CLOSE COUPLED
FOAM LIQUID PUMPS
Flows 17 – 216 l/min (1 to 13 m³/hr)
Albany pump sizes AP5N to AP9 with ¾” to 1½”
connections. Compact pumpsets are supplied
in bronze. The maximum water requirement is
45m³/hr.

VdS approved models: AP7 & AP9

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CLOSE COUPLED
FOAM LIQUID PUMPS
Flows 250 – 600 l/m (15 – 36 m³/hr)

Albany pump sizes AP9, AP11.5 & HD5.

Albany’s 3” Model HD5 foam concentrate pump uses a
newly developed Pelton Wheel turbine. The water inlet is
flanged 4” ASA, maximum water requirement is 115 m³/hr.
VdS approved model: HD5

3 BEDPLATE-MOUNTED UNITS

Foam liquid flows 650 – 1400 l/min (40 to 84 m³/hr)

We use Albany’s 3” or 4” flanged foam

concentrate pumps: AP12 to HD8.

The pumps are coupled to large Pelton wheel

turbines developing up to 30 kW.

Note: Water supply pressure must be measured at the inlet to the turbine
Albany can also supply electric motor or diesel engine driven pumps.

• APPROVALS – QA • TESTING
Albany holds BS EN ISO 9001:2008 approval. World- Albany tests all its water turbine driven pump sets.
wide, many installations of its pumps fulfil rigorous test
and service conditions. We meet the QA and documen- • SPARES
tation requirements of the oil and gas industry. Spares are held for all standard pumps. Please fax
for details and prices, quoting the serial number
VdS approval is held for the AP7, AP9 & HD5 families stamped on the pump body.
of pumps used on fixed installations.
• DOCUMENTATION

VdS
Albany publishes a comprehensive instruction and
maintenance manual. Customised instructions are
provided for customers when required.